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Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1889-08-07

Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1889-08-07 page 1

VOL. L. NO. 188. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 1889. ESTABLISHED 1811. BOOSTING THE BOYS. Veterans of the War to Be Given the Preference in Making: Department Appointments. More to Endeavor to Collect Some of the Old Debts "Due the Government. Beports of Onr Consuls General Run of Current Jfews. Washington. Ang. 6. In response to a letter of inquiry from W. R. Cooley, chief clerk of tbe fostomce department, James N. Tyner, assistant attorney general for Postoffice department, wrote that when the civil-service commission certified three names for appointment and one of them was a discharged sailor or soldier, he must be selected for the place. It was suggested in the inquiry that if the appointing power were allowed no choice in such a case it would be useless for the commission to certify more than tbe one name of the ex unlriiar nr .ailnr Mr. Tvner Said as to this, that if the name of but one eligible were certified that person : might become incapacitated or tail to ap pear; oenvn me conveuience buu ucaiin-biiity of having three names on tbe list. This opinion of Assistant Attorney Gen eral Tyner was confirmed "by the attorney general, who, however, brought out more strongly the point that the appointing power stui had the right ot judging as to the ex-soldier's capability and personal fitness before putting him in place, though all things being equal the soldier roust be appointed. The correspondence in the case is being circulated among neaas or divisions in the various departments for their guidance m making appointments. Kail way in Bombay. Washington, Aug. 6. Upon the operations of railways in ;Bombay in the year 1887-8 Mr. B. F. Farnham, United States consul at Bombay, reports to the State department as follows; "The length of the various lines of railway nnder control of tne government ot Bombay in operation during the year 1887-8 was 4968 miles, or 2S8 miles more than the previous year. On the great India and Peninsular railway the work of doubling the iine was in progress in the Jululpur and Nagpur lines. The Victoria terminal station and administrative omces in Bombay, a triumph of architectural skiij, was completed. The subscribed capital of the Great J ndia and Peninsular, the Bombay and Baroda and Central India and Southern Mahratta railways amounted at the end of the Tear to S1S7.O37.5O0: the net earnings amounted to $9,775,000. The" percentage ot expenses to earnings was on the Great India and Peninsular, 41.89 on the Bombay and Baroda and Central India. 65.97 on the Southern Mahratta and 72.31 on the Mysore railway. Compared with the net earnings of 18Sfi those of 1887 showed an increase of . $75,000 in the case of the Great India and Peninsular railway, owing chiefly to an increase in the number of third-class passengers and larger receipts for the conveyance of railway material. On the other hand, the net earnings on the Bombay and Baroda and Central India, Ragputana and Malwa rail- "ways exhibited a. decrease of $268,900 and $ 270,000 respectively, owing principally to the failure of crops in the northern districts and tbe consequent diminution ot the traffic in wheat and other grain, cotton, seeds, etc. Tbe net earnings of five other shorter lines also showed a decrease."Beports from Foreijrn Agents. Washington, Aug. 6. In a report to the Stale department. Consul Jonas of Prague submits the results in 1-3S8 of Bohemian agriculture. He calls attention to the fact that the recent survey of the kingdom for purposes of taxation shows 4.9&4.147 hectares of productive and 227.-740 hectares of unproductive soil. A hectare is two and one-half acres. This land has been continuously cultivated since the fifth century of the Christian era, and so far from Deing exhausted in 1888. 97 par cent, of tbe whole arable land in Bohemia was under cultivation. John B. Howes, commercial agent of the United States to Reichenberg, in a report to the State department under date of April 15, calls attention to a depression of prices in the glas trade. Business has also decreased to an enormous extent. Ex ports to the United States for the quarter ended March 31 were l.S6,000 florins less than in the same quarter in lSSti. Wages of workmen have been reduced since 1887 so that they earn only from one-fifth to one-half what they did then, or from 8 to 28 cents a day. Mr. Howes says: "Of course, no man can live on 20 kreutzers (8 cents) a day, much less support a family, and the result is that there is much suffering among the glass-workers. Subscriptions have been taken up for the relief of the starving families, and in the last five weeks alone over CO) neople have been assisted and over 8000 gulden expended by the committee having the matter in charge. Cases of scurvy and 'hunger typhus' are not infrequeut and add to the prevailing misery.'' An Old Case Settled. Washington, Aug. 6. Several years ago the Court of Claims gave judgment for $96,000 in favor of Ferez Dickinson of Tennessee for cotton destroyed by General Burnside during the war." Some years after Congress provided the payment of the judgment, Colonel Woods, the attorney in the case, demanded and received from tbe Treasury department a draft for the full amount. The draft was, of course, made payable to Dickinson, but he refused to indorse it, as he was afraid Woods would retain more than he thought he was entitled to. Woods wanted $24,000, or one-fourth of the entire amount, for his services. Several attempts were made to settle tbe case but without success. Finally Secretary Fairchild recalled theoriginaldraftand issued in its stead two drafts, both payable to Dickinson, and delivered one of them, amounting to $24,000. to Woods, and the other, for $72,000, to Dickinson. The latter, however, refused to indorse the draft held by the attorney and declined to draw the money on his own. In the meantime Woods brought suit in Washington to establish his right to a lien on the judgment, but the case was dismissed for want of jurisdiction. More recently the case was again heard at the Treasury department, and today Acting Secretary Batcheiler decided to pay the entire amount of the claim to Dickinson and to leave the question of attorney's fees to be settled between the parties. The drafts-outstanding were accordingly recalled and a new one issued in favor of Dickinson. Immigration to Argentine Republic. Washington, Aug. 6. Before leaving Buenos Ayres for home, United States Minister Bayless W. Hanna wrote a short report to the State department on immigration into the Argentine Republic. He says it is setting in from all countries of Europe, and the great number of arrivals is marvelous. Tney are generally assisted by the Argentine government to tne extent at least of having Uieir passages paid from starting point to destination in the interior. The amount thus paid in March is estimated at $1,000,000, or at the rate of $12,000,UOO a year. Already this vast influx, tbe minister says, is beginning to tell on the exports of corn. Last year tbe country shipped 445.0X10 tons of corn; this year it will go above 2.otiO,HK tons. Mr. Hanna farther says: "In the vast tleetof merchant ships and great steamers coming here to trade from every European port the United States tiag is rarely seen, but it is hoped and believed that the policy of the new administration on the subject f an encouraged steam navigation between the United States and South American ports, will successfully solve this embarrassment."Sngar by tbe Diffusion Process. Washington, Aug. ft A report of experiments in the manufacture of sugar by diffusion at Magnolia Station, Lawrence, La., on the plantation of ex-Governor War-mouth, has been prepared by Guilford L. Spencer, one of the assistant chemists of the Department of Agriculture, and has been piaced in the hands of the secretary for pubiication. Mr. Spencer in his report recites numerous hindrances and difficulties, the principal ones due to defects in the German use, and offers some snggestions as to improvements in the machinery used in the diffusion process. The report says in spite, however, of the difficulties referred to, the work done at tne Magnolia plantation, and which comprised tbe manufacture of 1,655,-230 pounds of sugar, the comparison between the mill work and the diffusion process was in favor of the latter by a yield of 54.1 pounds of sugar to tbe ton of cane, the diffusion average being 222 pounds and that of the mill 167.9 pounds; moreover, the latter included several tons treated by the diffusion nrocess. but so involved with the mill work that the chemist in charge found it necessary to call and include tt all in mill work making the difference in favor of the diffusion process even more marked than these figures indicate. Ohio Pensions. Washington, Aug. 6. Special. The following pensions have been granted to Ohioans : Original invalid Isaac Anderson, deceased. John Park. Austin Scott, Bobert Delong, Benjamin Stout. Increase Henry Bradford, William Kennedy, Ferdinand Fischer, (navy) Willis Jones, James Kouther, James H. Williams, Patrick Brancan, Humphrey Taylor, William McDonough, James F. Francis, Will-lard Heed, James M. Nolan. Myron Barber, James Baylis, Thomas Kerns, Abram Russell, George T. Newton. Hiram Evans, Daniel Feeney, William S. Wilson. Reissue Emanuei P. Steed, Henry C. Beard. Original widows, etc. Salla, widow of Conrad Waga: WinnettaNewsome, former widow of William Edwards; Viola E., widow of Charles L. Holleman; Mary, widow of Isaac Anderson : minors of William Edwards ; Harriet, widow of Elliott C. Brown : Katharine Krentz, former widow of Charles Wolf. Electric-Light Flant Bids. Washington, Aug. 6. The naval appropriation bill pas sed at the last session of Congress provided for the purchase of eiectric-light plants for the navy-yards at New YorK, Norfolk, San Francisco and Washington. At the bureau of yards and docks today proposals for furnishing the plant for the Washington navy-yard were opened. There are rive of them, that of the Schuyler Electric company of Middle-town. Conn., being the lowest. $13,750. The specifications require two engines, four dynamos, 75 single and 22 double arc lights and 25,000 feet of insulated wire. Proposals for lighting the other yards will be asked when it is determined that tbe experiment at Washington is a success. No Tree Entry. Washington, Aug. 6. Secretary Windora has informed the surveyor of customs at Louisville, Ky., that there is no law under which free entry can be allowed in the case of certain decorations imported by Mr. P. X. Clark, president of the "Satellites of Mercury," and intended tor use in their fall celebration. He says that the department has heretofore decided in a number of cases that articles of this character, which are Understood to be fancy costumes' and accessories used in street processions, are not covered by the provision in the free list for "regalia specially imported for the uee. of certain societies." Gangers and Storekeepers. Washington, Aug. 6. The acting secretary of the treasury has appointed the following gangers and storekeepers. Fifth district of Kentuckv. William M. Adair, James C. Bird. Charles L. Elliott; Fifth district of Tennessee, Thomas Foster, W. H. Harris, Wesley F. Lucas, B. F. Harrison, Samuel P. Xeelv, Robert T. Oldham, C. A. Boyd, Edward "Greely, H. D. Martin and J. T. Manson; Eleventh district of Ohio, Joshua Davis, Joseph H. Hurd. Authorized to Sign Secretary Proctor's Name. Washington, Aug. 6. The following is posted on the news bulletin of the War department: While he is absent Secretary Proctor has authorized Chief Clerk Tweedaie to sign requisitions on the treasury and other papers requiring his signature. This action is taken under the act of March 4, 1874. and Mr. Tweedaie does not act as secretary of war, as was erroneously stated the last time the secretary was absent. On His Annual Trip. Washington, Aug. 6. W. M. Thompson, the chief clerk cf the office of the commissioner of railroads, left Washington tonight for Boston to make the usual annual examination of the books of the Union Pacific Railway company. Then he will proceed to San Francisco to make a similar examination of the books of the Central Pacific Railroad company. An Obio and Georgia Man Appointed. Washington, Aug, 6. Attorney General Miller today appointed Harry R. Probasco to be assistant United States attorney for the Southern district of Ohio, and James Atkins to be a special assistant attorney in the Southern district of Georgia, to assist in the prosecution of the case of the United States against ex-Marshal Wade. The Petrel All Bight. Washihgton, Aug. 6. It is understood that the board to which Secretary Tracy referred the official report upon the trial of the Petrel has found from the data furnished that the ship came up to all require ments. It is probable that the desire of the contractors to make another trial will be gratified. Bonds Accepted. Washington, Aug. 6. Today's bond offerings aggregated $03,000 as follows: Registered 4s, $75,000 at 128, $5000 at 129; coupon 4,'s. $3000 at 106' ; registered 4Ws, $10,000 at 106. $50 at 128. The secretary accepted the following: Four-aud-a-halfs coupons, $3000 at 106; 4y2a registered, $10,000 at lObjs. An Important Order. Washington, Aug. 6. At the request of the postmaster general the secretary of war has directed the quartermaster general to instruct his subordinates to pay no more government telegraph bills until the rates to be paid are furnished by tbe postmaster general. Ohio Postmasters. Washington, Aug. 6. These Ohio post masters were appointed today : Blue Ash, Hamilton county, Joe Ertil; Rowes. Ashland county. J.G.Bringold ; Syninies. Hamilton county, R. J. McFee. Attorney General Goes Home. Washington, Aug. 6. Attorney General Miller left Washington this afternoon for Indianapolis. Capital otes. John Coker of Illinois has been appoint ed a law clerk in the general land o'llice. William A. King of Colorado has been appointed a chief of division in the census bureau. The President has granted pardons in the cases of John W. Barkley and Ora Staley, each of whom was convicted of passing counterfeit com, the former in Georgia and the latter in Indiana. Secretary Tracv left Tnesdav for Brook lyn, accompanied hv his naval secretary. Lieutenant !'. 15. Mason and Mrs. Mason. At Brooklyn the secretary will be loined by his family and the party will take the Dispatcn and sail to ttar Harbor, where they will spend several weeks. BAPTIZED BY FIRE. The Awful Conflagration That Wiped Out Spokane Falls from the Face of the Earth. The Sensational Scenes in That City During: the Terrible and Devastating Conflagration. The Losses of Business Firm3 and Their Insurance. Spokane Falls, W. T., Aug. 6. The wires are pow in such condition that somewhat fuller particulars of Sunday's conflagration can be given. Tbe fire started at 6:15 p. m., in tbe roof of a lodging-bouse on Railroad avenue, the third door from Post's. A dead calm prevailed at the time and the spectators supposed that the firemen would speedily bring the flames under control. This could have been done if better precautions had been taken, but the superintendent of the water-works was out of the city and for some reason the men in charge failed to respond to the call for more pressure. The heat created a current of air and in less than haif an hour the entire block of frame shops were enveloped in flames and burning shingles and other debris filled the air, igniting several of the adjoining blocks. At the same time the opposite block to that in which the fire originated, in which stood the Pacific hotel, one of the handsomest structures in the Northwest, took fire. It was 10 o'clock, and by that time a high wind prevailed from the southwest and it was evident that the entire business portion of the city was in danger. Mayor Firth ordered that buildings be blown up with giantpbw-der to check the spread of the fire. This order was speedily put into execution and explosion added to the reign of terror. The picture was weird, grand and awful, as block after block yielded to the demon of destruction. The sky was overcast with black clouds. A strong wind sprang up from the northeast, fanning tbe flames furiously, while an upper current continued to carry the burning timbers in the opposite direction. The Grand hotel Washington block. Eagle block, Tult block, New Granite block, Cusbing building. Falls City opera-house. Hyde block, banks, and in fact every house lrom Iiailrod avenue north to tbe river, and from Lincoln street east to Washington street, with th3 exception of a few buildings in the northeast corner, were totally destroyed. Meanwhile a sudden change in the direction of the wind carried the fire southward across Railroad avenue, and destroyed the Northern Pacific passenger and freight depots and several cars. The freight depot was a splendid structure, and was hiied to the roof with valuable mer-cbandise, very little of which was saved. The terrifying shrieks of a dozen locomotives mingled with the roar of flames, the bursting of cartridges, the booming of giant powder, the hoarse shouts of men and pitiful shrieks of women and children. Looking upward a broad and mighty river of flame was seen against a jet black sky. Occasionally two opposing currents of wind meet, causing a whirlwind of tire that seemed to penetrate the clouds, performing all sorts of fantastic gyrations. In, this manner the appalling monster "beid'bga carnival until about 10 o'clock, when Howard street bridge over the river went down. A boom of logs took tire and burned for hours on the crystal surface of the river. Many times flying pillars of fire covered the river, igniting the mammoth lumber and tlouring-mills that lined its banks; but by the heroic efforts its career was checked on the south side of the stream. Looking backward, however, the beholder witnessed a scene of desolation that was fearful to contemplate. Fragments of the naked walls of what were, four hours before, magnificent structures of brick and granite, stood like grim sentinels. Over the surface of tbe burning sea all was devastation and ruin. The burned district embraces thirty blocks besides the depot. The only brick business houses left standing are the Crescent block and the American theater. The schools and churches, the college and hospital, were beyond tbe lines of the burned district and were not lost. It is impossible at this writing to estimate the loss with any degree of accuracy, but it will not fall short of $10,000,000, with an insurance of about one-fourth of that amount. Tbe banks have obtained temporary quarters and several have already opened for business. The work of clearing away the debris has already begun and rebuilding will also be commenced at once. Firemen are blowing down dangerous walls and a militia company is guarding the burned district, while mounted police patrol the entire city. The company was reinforced by a company from Walla Walla today. The city council has held a meeting and discussed a resolution prohibiting the erection of wooden buildings' in the burned district, and a mass meeting of citizens sustained it unanimously. It will be passed at the regular meeting Wednesday evening. The council has passed a resolution revoking the licenses of all hotels and other dealers in provisions who advance their prices. . Only two saloons remain, and they have been closed by order of the mayor. The council ordered the committee on fire, water and sewers to investigate the cause of the absence of its superintendent of works, as the man left in charge was incompetent.Following is a list of sufferers and amount of losses as far as could be ascertained:Arment & Palmer, loss $7000, insurance $3000; A. A. Newberry t Co., loss $500; Spokane Savings bank, loss $350; 11 u mason ttonman, loss uuu; i. vv. wentwoith, loss $25,000; Northwest and Pacific Mort-ea.re company, loss $15,000. insurance $7000; Binkley & Taylor, loss $1000; Dr. Olmstead, loss ?2000; Wetzel Uebson. loss $5000, insurance $2500; R. G. Dun & Co.. loss $000: Avery & Stout. loss $3000; Tutello & Hobbs, loss $1000; J. C. Eaton, Iobs $6000, insurance $3000; Spokane Daily Chronicle, Joss $18,000, insurance $10,000; J. N. Glover, total loss, entirely covered bv insurance; Bump & Routh, loss $7000." insurance $4000; jT E. Gandee. loss $20,000, insurance $9000; L. C. Diliman & Co.. loss $1000; Griffith. Feighan it Moore, loss $500; Mrs. Eaton, total loss, $2000; J. Hoover, individual loss $5000; George Laninian, loss $10,000, insurance $700; Blake & Hedpath. loss $500; Dr. C. H. Stone. loss $1000; Allen & Hinkle, loss $1000; Buck & Winston, loss $1000; Bonne & Lindsay, loss $30,-000, insurance $10,000; Judge Dunning, loss $300; Palmer, Wheat Co., loss $250; Frankfurt saloon, loss $20,000, insurance $S000; Hyde & Jones, loss $0000; Knox, Johnston & Co., loss $1000: Winfieid Mort-gace company, loss $100; Northwest Trib-bune, loss $',iO00, insurance $1600; Grand hotel, loss $.')0,000, insurance $18,000; Ar-lineton hotel. loss $30,000, insurance $18,000; Smith, Rosenfeld. & Co.. loss $50,000, insurance $25,000; '! urner. Foster it Turner, loss $5000, insurance $100; Houghton, Graves it Jones, loss $6000, insurance $1500; M. M. Kutler t Co., loss $5000; Frankfurt block, loss $230,000, insurance $71,000; Pacific hotel, loss $75,000, insurance not known ; Holland it McGrain, loss $22,000, insurance $7500; Strobacb Munter, loss $3800, insurance $2800; Buck-lev, Nicol it Barnes, loss $10,000, insurance $0000; Burns A Chapman, three business bouses corner Howard and First streets and four business houses on Riverside avenue, loss on the first three $10,000 and last four $:00, total insurance $5000; O. Trapshul carriace and wagon shop, loss $6000. insurance $1300; R. W. Forrest, frame building at Anacoeta and Hill streets, loss $2000; Union block, loss $10,000, total insurance 31000; George F. Gheron (newspaper), Hyde block, loss $6000, insurance $1600: Knight & Brown, loss $10,000, insurance $6000; Holly, Mason, Marks & Co., Joss $100,000. insurance $54.-500; George Lauman, loss $10,000, insurance $700; L. G. Demerl, drugs, loss $12,-500, insurance $7500; Cushing, loss $15.-000, insurance $10,000; E. T. Gillette, loss $7500, insurance $3200; Spokane Transfer company, loss $10,000 to $15,000, no insurance; A. Gansell, loss $5000, insurance $1800; Edes & Nichois, loss $25,000, insurance. $800; J. W. Went-worth, loss $11,000. saved about $2000 worth of goods; Joe G. Wheson, loss $2000, insurance $600; SI. Isebert, loas $4000, insurance $1000; Buckler &, Runy, loss $6000, insurance $4500; Wetzler &- Dobson, loss $5000, insurance $2500; Armstrong & Sedors, loss $3000, insurance $2000; McCoy & Thomas, loss $7000, insurance $3500; American Telegraph company, loss $4000, insurance $30u0; Hill & Foster, loss $.8000, insurance $4000; Brow, loss $7000, insurance $.'5400; J. B. Ford, loss $9000, no insurance; Skels & Co., loss total, insured for $2000; Goldsmith & Co.. loss $40,000, insurance $29,000; T. J. Alien, loss $6000, no insurance; James Judge, loss $4000, no insurance; Charles McXab, loss $15,000, insurance $9000; William Breck fc Son, loss $10,000, insurance not known: E. M. Swarts, loss $10,000, insurance unknown ; T. Lyddv & Son, total loss, insurance $5000; Finch & Rick, loss $3000; no insurance; Golden Gate Bottling company, loss $4000, insurance $3000; Spokane District Telephone company, lues $5000, no insurance: f. H. Hermensy, loss $4000, insurance $1000; Van Dora Bentiey. loss $15,000, ' insurance $6000; Dr. Quitturvel, loss $5000. no insurance; Beardsley, loai $60,000, insurance $30,000. Help for Eire Sufferers. St. Pacl, Aug. 6. A Helena, Mont., special to the Pioneer Press nays: Helena's first contributions to the sufferers at Spokane Fails went west today in two baggage cars, which were furnished free for the purpose by the Northern Pacific, who will also transport them free. They will reach Spokane Falls tomorrow morning, and Mayor Furth of that place says they will relieve present necessities. They contained groceries, bedding, clothing, tents, etc., to the amount of $2000. The soliciting committee here has raised $500o in cash, besides receiving donations of supplies to the amount of $1000 more. Th e funds will be devoted to the purchase of more provisions, and two more car loads will be shipped tomorrow. THEY CRY "PECCAVI!" Cincinnati Saloonists Admit They Broke the law, but Ihey Crave Fardon, Which Js Grauted. Cincinnati, O-V Aug. 6. .What has been termed tbe sajexmist rebellion was formally ended in the police court this afternoon by the granting of amnesty td the offenders on the application of their attorney. . The trial of John Warflingar was in progress. He has been one of the most defiant violators of the Owen law. When the court was ready to proceed, Mr. Thomas, his attorney, addressing the court, said : "Your honor, Mr. Warflinger is one of those men who met and openly agreed to violate the law. They were men who had money invested and thought they were justified in trying to make money, and they were in some measure excusable. But they were wrong, and beforj a week bad passed they knew they were wrong. They saw their mistake and last week another meeting was held, at whjch these men, ja the presence of their counsel, by a unanimous rising vote, ' agreed to obey the law hereafter and to do everything in its support that was possible. Xoif, your honor, having seen, the error of their way, they ask forgiveness, aud as their representative I ask the court to meet them half way by indefinitely postponing the cases now pending against them, to not be revived so long as they obey the law." Prosecutor Corcoran was glad to hear this proposition, but suggested that the suspension be for thirty days, unless there were further violations. Judge Ermston was apparently pleased with the course taken. He made a lengthy address concerning previous efforts to enforce the law, and concluded by saying: "This law is a restriction on a business out of which do good ever came. Its good effects have been seen by its enforcement, and now. the great body of the people favor it. We have shown that the law can be enforced. I am glad to see these men come forward and ask forgiveness. A week ago Sunday they had almost produced a bloody riot in this city and would have done so if it had not been for that gallant soldier. Chief Deitsch, and his efiicient and well disciplined force. The men admit conspiracy but they were mistaken and they acknowledge it. I propose to meet them half way. I adopt the prosecutor's suggestion but add that if there be no further violation there will be no further prosecution." So the trial was postponed. JS IT SLIPPERY DICK? Alleged Arrest of Kentucky's Defaulting Treasurer in Alabama Doubts Entertained of His Identity. Louisville, Aug. 6. A Courier-Journal Frankfort, Ky., special says: A telegram from Scottsburg, Ala., was received here this afternoon by Sheriff Noel as follows : "James W. Tate arrested here today. Send agent with requisition. Answer. "E. L. Blackwell, Detective." The sheriff at once sought Governor Buckner, who said if Mr. Noel would go he would appoint him the agent to bring Tate, the defanlting treasurer, to Frankfort. The sheriff having no faith in the re port that the man arrested was really Mr. Tate, declined to accept the agency. Tt was explained to the sheriff that the reward of $5000 was not only for the arrest but also tbe delivery of Tate, and if Tate was really in jail at Scottsburg, the detective could only get the reward by delivering him here to the jailer of Franklin county. Tbe Governor, however. Dot feeling an indifference about the matter, but desirous of taking tbe proper steps for the delivery of the late treasurer, wired the county judge of Jackson county as follows : "E. L. Blackwell, detective, telegraphs that James W. Tate, defaulting treasurer of Kentucky, has been arrested in Scotts-. burg. Is this true ? If so have photograph sent at once. Reply "S. B. Buckner, Governor." The answer was received late this evening as follows : 8. B. Buckner, Governor of Kentucky: "It is true a man was arrested here today by Blackwell and suits the description of James W. Tate, as shown by picture in the Detective World. Will send photograph by first mail. One of your old soldiers."John H. Norwood, County Judge." No further communication on the subject has passed, but if the man arrested is Mr. Tate, which is gravely doubted, he is safe in jail and can be identified and returned here within this week. Tomorrow Governor Buckner will write a full description of Tate and send a good photograph of him to the officers of Scottsburg, and if they believe he is Tate an agent will be appointed to bring him to Frankfort. The Outing of the Chickasaw. Chicago, Aug. 6. The Chickasaw Guards of Memphis, Tenn., and their guests, making a party numbering nearly 200, arrived in this city on a special train last night, having been delayed twelve hours on the road. After a short stay they left for Oconomowoc, Wis., where they will go into camp for three weeks. PLACING THE PLUMS. How the Public Institutions of North Dakota Are to Be Placed in Xew State. Magnificent Donations of the Public Domain for Their Support Agreed Upon. Eevenue and Taxation Discussed in Montana Convention. Bismarck, Dak., Aug. 6. The event of the day was the report of the committee on public institutions, which seems to meet with the approval of the convention. The following is the report locating permaneut-ly the state institutions: The following public institutions of the state are permanently located at the places hereinafter named, each to have the lands specifically granted to it by the United States, in the act of Congress approved February 22, 189, to be disposed of and used in such manner as the legislative assembly may prescribe: First The seat of government at the city of Bismarck, in the county of Burleigh. Second The state university and the school of mines at the city of Grand Forks, in the county of Grand Forks. Third The agricultural college at the city of Fargo, in the county of Cass. Fourth A state normal school at the city of Valley City, in the county of Barnes. The legislative assembly, in apportioning the grant of 80,000 acres of land ior normal schools made in the act of Congress referred to. shall erant to the said normal school at Valley City, as aforementioned, 50,000 ocres. and said lands are hereby appropriated to said institution for that purpose. Fifth The deaf and dumb aayluni at the city of Devil's Lake, in the county of Ramsey. Sixth A state reform school at the city of Mandan, in the county of Morton. Seventh A state normal school at the town of Mayville, in the county of Traill, and the legislative assembly, in apportioning the grant of lands made by Congress, in tbe act aforesaid, lor state normal schools, shall assign 30.000 acres to the institution hereby located at Mayville, and said lands are hereby appropriated for that purpose. Eighth A state hospital for the insane and an institution for the feeble-minded in connection therewith at the city of Jamestown, in tbe county ot btutsman and the legislative assembly shall appropriate 20,000 acres of the grant of lands made by the act of Congress aforesaid for otner educational and cnaritame institutions," to the benefit and for tbe endowment of said institution. The following named public institutions are hereby permanently located as herein after provided, each to have so much of tne remaining grantoi liU.uuu acres oi land made by the i, nited Mates tor "otner edu cational and charitable institutions, as is allotted below, viz : F irst, a soldiers' home, when located, or such otner charitable in stitutions as the legislative assembly may determine, at Lisbon, in the county of Ransom, with a grant of 40,000 acres of land; second, a blind asylum or such other institution as the legisla tive assemoiy may determine, at sucn place in the" county of Pembina as the qualified electors may determine at an --.election. he he'd as prescribed by the leg islative assembly, with a grant ot 30,000 acres ; tuird, an industrial scbool and school for manual training, or such other educational institution as the legislative assembly may provide, at the town of ElJendale, in tbe county ol Dickey, with a grant of 40,000 acres; fourth, a school of forestry, or such other institution as the legislative assembly may determine. at such place in one of the counties of Mc- Henrv, vv ard. Bottineau or Kollette as the electors of said coonties may determine hy an election tor mat purpose, to te beld as provided by the legislative assembly; fifth, a scientific school, or such other educa tional or charitable institution as tbe legislative assembly may prescribe, at the city of Wahpeton, county of Richland, with a grant ot 40,000 acres, provided that no other institution of a character similar to any one of those located by this article shall be established or maintained without a revision of this Constitution. This report was indorsed bythe majority of the committee on public institutions and in all probability will be adopted. During the afternoon much time was occupied in the discussion of the article providing for township organization, many of the delegates opposing it on the ground that counties should be permitted to adopt or reject the system by a vote of the people.The Work in Washington Territory. Olvmpia, W. T. Aug. 6. The convention has finally disposed of the section establishing a railroad commission. After a bitter fight, lasting since last Saturday, the convention today concluded by a vote of 47 to 23 to reject the section and leave it out of the Constitution. The railroads in Washington territory are now free of any special control. The committee on public buildings reported on the location of tbe state capital today. The question to be voted upon at tbe same time as the Constitution is submitted. If no city gets a majority of all the votes cast tbe question will be submitted at tbe next general election, but only the three cities getting tbe largest vote at the first election will be allowed to be candidates a second time. If again no majority is received the question will be submitted at a third general election; only two cities being candidates this time. Once located the capital can only be chanued by a two-thirds vote of the peopie. A section was added to the bill of rights granting the right to take land for use for irrigating ditches. The convention also adopted an article reported yesterday on impeachment. Delegate Cosgrove, who is commander of the Grand Army posts in this territory, has issued a proclamation to posts, urging that in view of the high rates charged by the railroads no Grand Army men attend the grand encampment at Milwaukee except delegates. Kevenue and Taxation. Helena, Mont., Aug. 6. In the convention today the article on revenue and taxation was made the special order. Section 4. relating to taxation of irrigation canals, was defeated. The question of the present county officers holding out for the full term for which elected came up for discussion and was referred to the committee on ordinance.Proposition 31. on corporations, was taken up next. Toole offered an amendment making stockholders liable for debts in corporations in proportion to the percentage of stocKthey owned. Mr. Robinson offered to amend, exonerating, stockholders on payment of par value of stock. Both were defeated. Tbe capital question is the special order for tomorrow. The Work Closed in Idaho. Boipe City, Idaho, Aug. 6. The constitutional convention closed today. The Constitution is properly signed, ready for presentation to Congress after the ratifica-' tion election in November. The members go home pledged to its support with the exception of one named Peiiey, who refused to sign because the document recognized the Almighty God. He refused to receive pay for his labor. The convention sends greeting to other constitutional conventions, saying Idaho has joined in a Constitution abolishing bigamy and polygamy and separating cnurch and state. During the session most of the members neglected their business, working here for the general public w ithout hopes of pecuniary reward. Few better or more capable assemblies have been seen. . Beport of General Land Office. Washington, Aug. 6. Tbe forthcoming annual report of Actins Commissioner Stone ot the general land office will show that during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1SS9, there were certified to railroad companies under various grants a total of 425,046 acres of land, or 404,116 less than the total certifications tif the previous fiscal year. There were pending in the general land office on June 30, 1889, railroad selections under former grants, amounting to 29,444.251 acres, which is au increase of the year of 4,014,385 acres. A Ql'KEK PENSION CASE Now Being; Investigated toy the Authorities.Belvideee, N. J., Aug. 6. Special Pension Examiner Potter has been in Hack-ettstown trying to recover $1700 which was paid by the government through fraud of a pension claimant. The revelations in the case are most startling and have caused muchjexcitement. Robert S. Millham, now dead years ago, married Elizabeth Haz-zard of Washington and the couple lived together until the war broke out. He went to tbe front and- on his return left his family and went to live with a woman nsmed'Martha Wright. Tbe couple settled down near Schooley's mountain and were subsequently married. Millham was arrested, indicted for bigamy, tried, convicted and imprisoned. On his release he returned to Martha and soon thereafter they moved to Hackettstown, where Millham made application for a pension. Ills disabilities were not proven until after his death, and then his so-called wife drew $1700 and was allowed a small sum monthly. She was married soon after Millham's death to Alexander Beany, Subsequently the rightful Mrs. Millham heard of the affair and placed her claim with the government. Her relationship with Millham was easily established, and for the second time the government paid the $1700. The government is now trying to hud tbe money paid to first claimant. now Mrs. ifeatty. but with little success. The woman says she spent it all before her marriage with tseatty. lieatty owns a fine farm, and tne government will try to make it appear that the $1iO0 went toward its purchase. HAS BUHKE PEACHED? Mysterious Departure of Sheriff JIatson No One Allowed to See the Famous Cronin Suspect. - . Chicago, Aug; 6, Martin Burke, the Cronin suspect, paced his cell in the Arm. ory until 1 o'clock this morning, when he lay down upon his board couch and slept while the hundred of nondescript prison ers were being fed and led out of their cells preparatory for trial at the police court above. When he arose he looked in a wondering sort of a way at the great number of prisoners tiling past bis cell and asked what it all meant. When told he said, "Oh yes, drunken fellows and scrappers, eh?" He did not relish the Armory fare and made a very light breakfast, lie looks pale, lie is kept in perfect seclusion and not allowed to speak to anyone except hia guard. Even his attorney is refused access to him. Mayor Cregier had a talk of three-quarters of an hour duration today. Ab solutely nothing of tbe tenor of the conversation has thus far been learned. Burke was photographed this afternoon and was subsequently talked to by State's Attorney Longnecker and Chief ot Police Hubbard. From their words and actions subsequenth- the inference was drawn that- Burke had mde some valuable ad mission. The chief would neither admit nor deny the truth of this inference. After a Man in Missouri. St. Louis, Ang. 6. -Sheriff Matson of Chi cago was in the city this morning, took breakfast at tbe Lindell, and immediately departed for Jefferson City. His visit here and his going to Jefferson City ex cited the suspicion that he came lor the purpose of making an arrest in connection with the Cronin case, but his stay was too short to ascertain definitely, Mr. Hurlbert, one of the proprietors of the Lindell, who came down on the same train with him, said, however: "He told me be bad a petition for a requisition to bring back a man in tbiB state to Chicago, and though I did not ask him whether tne arrest to be made had anything to do with the Cronin case my impression, formed ironi something tie said, is that it had, ' NO CONCESSIONS To be Made to the Veterans at Encamp ment. Chicago, Aug. 6. A citizens' committee from Milwaukee, headed by William P. McLaren, had a conference today with Chairman Blancbard of tbe Central Traffic association and Chairman Abbott of the Western States Passenger association, with a view to ascertaining just how the railroads stood on the question of a 1 cent per mile rate for the Grand Army encampment. The interview served to enlighten the citizens on certain points which they had not previously understood, but the concessions they desired were declined as inconsistent with the action already taken by the various associations. Commander Martin's Tactics. Chicago, Aug. 6. News has been received in Grand Army circles in Chicago that Department Commander Martin of Illinois, in order to prevent southern Illinois soldiers from attending the encampment at Milwaukee, has called an encampment of the Southern Illinois Veteran association to meet at Belleville during the week ef the national encampment. California Veterans irrg-ed to Attend. San Francisco, Aug. 6. Department Commander George E. Gard of Los Angeles has issued orders relative to the national encampment of the Grand Army at Milwaukee, in which be urges all comrades in the Department of California to attend the encampment. AFTER MR. WHITNEY. An Ex-Surveyor of the Port in Financial Trouble. St. Louis, Aug. 6. C. M. Whitney, who was surveyor of the port of St. Louis for two terms preceding the Cleveland administration, and who left St. Louis over a year ago, will probably be returned to the city under arrest. Mr. Whitney was administrator of the estate of the late G. M. Vietch. After leaving the office of surveyor he carried on a small real estate business for a time and then disappeared. He was said to be in bad health and would return 'shortly. For a time not even his wife knew his whereabouts. He left with her authority to make an assignment of all his property for the benefit of his creditors, and she made Seneca N. Taylor assignee. It was found that Mr. Whitney was in debt $7000 to the Vietch estate, and also in debt to another estate under his charge. Since that discovery efforts at compromise have been made by his friends without success. Yesterday John Murray, husband of one of the heirs, swore to an information, on wnicu a war rant was issued for Whitney's arrest. He will be sent for. It is said "he bas been located in New Mexico. A -Healthy Subscription. Chicago. 111., Aug. 6. Tbe initial sub scription to the Chicago world's fair fund was announced at today's session of the executive committee of citizens. The amount was $250,000, in the name of James W. Scott, representing himself and a syn dicate of his friends. Work Resumed at Martin's Ferry. Pittsbi-kg. Aug. G. A special from Mar tin's Ferry, O., says: The nailers' strike at the Laughlin nail-mills against cutting nails below the uniform weight at the present card rate ended today, the nailers winning, ork will be resumed tomorrow. POINTS IN POLITICS. Eepublicans of Washington County Meet and Nominate a Very Fine Ticket. The Athenians Open the Campaign in Good Style, With Address by General Grosvenor. Onr Friends, the Prohibitionists, Koniinate County Tickets. Marietta, O.. Aug. 6. Special. The largest and most harmonious Republican county convention in years was held in this city by the Republicans of Washington county today. There were 200 delegates at the convention in the City hall, whieh was well filled. Hon. A. L. Curtis was chairman, and a most excellent one. During the time between temporary and permanent organization. General Grosve-or, congressman from this district, and Hon. C. B. Smith of the Fourth West Virginia district, who will contest the seut of Judge Jackson in Congress, made inter-estitig speeches. , After the noon recess tbe convention pro-cceded to the nominations. There were some lively, yet friendly, contests for the offices. Yet an exceptionally strong ticket, composed in every instance of men of ability, was nominated, as follows: Representatives. Judge F. J. Cutter und Hit-bard Trotter; clerk of courts, W. G. Bartlialon; treasurer, George W. Storty: commissioner, Warren Thorniley; infirmary director, E. K. O'Neal; surveyor, William Eldridge; coroner, Dr. F. E. McKiui. . . . Washington county may be counted on for au increased iiei.ublicuu majority this fail. Republican Success in New Mexico.. Santa Fe, N. M., Aug. 6, There were candidates for delegates to the constitutional convention in all counties of New Mexico, but there was no straight Democratic ticket in the field in any of them. This course was advised by the Democratic managers on the plea of unfair apportionment in some counties. There was a mixed ticket called a people's ticket. The vote today throughout the territory was light. The convention meets September 3 at Santa Fe and will be almost solidly Republican. The election today was the first under the new modified Australian election law passed by the last Legislature. Licking County frohibltlonists. Newark, O., Aug. O.rSpecial. A county convention of Prohibitionists was held here at the '"Old Fort" today, there being a very meagre attendance. 'The following ticket was put in nomination: Representatives, G. M. Thornton and L. 11. Peters; treasurer, Edward Eggleston; auditor, C. A. Berlt: recorder, 11. L. Jones; commissioner, Heniy Hailer. Charles Rhoades presided and xi. L. Jones was secretary. An executive committee was also chosen. Resolutions were adopted indorsing the state platform and condemnatory of both parlies. Addresses were made by a number of persons. starting: the Ball. Athens, ()., Aug. 6. Special. The Athens Republicans inaugurated the local campaign here tonight by a rousing and enthusiastic meeting in the Lincoln cluo-rootns. The meeting was eloquently and impressively addressed by General Grosvenor. The Athens Asylum Glee club rendered a number of new and spirited campaign songs. . i Private Secretary Kurtz was a warmly-greeted visitor here last night. He returned to Columbus this morning. Another Cold Water Ticket. Mt. Veunon, O.. Aug. 6. Special. The Prohibitionists of Knox county have nominated the following ticket: Representative. Basil A. Disney; auditor, William A. Kirkpatrick; treasurer, William Smith; commissioner, William 1'enn; infirmary director, John A. Beers. Uefeat of Prohibition. Rome, Ga., Aug. 6. After a vigorous and exciting campaign of three weeks prohibition was defeated today in Floyd county by a majority of 600 out of a vole of 4000. ON THE OCEAN BLUE. President Harrison and His Secretaries Board the Pilgrim for Bar Harbor How the President Looked. New Yoek, Aug. 6. The special train carrying President Harrison reached Jersey City at 3:20 p. ro. The President and party occupied the private car of President Roberts of the Pennsylvania system. Cornelius N. Bliss and Charles F. C'boato, President of the Fall River lino, met them at the train and escorted them to the tug Beldivere, at the end of the Adams Express pier. The President wore a light summer suit and a black silk bat. He looked much better than when he was here in attendance upon tbe centennial celebration. Upon boarding the tug, which was done almost secretly, tbe party steamed ocean-ward without any demonstration upon the part of the few bystanders. They went as far as tbe Narrows aud then returned to the Fall River line pier. Castle William and Forts Wads worth and Hamilton fired salutes of twenty-one guns. J. N. Lovell, general agent of the Fall River line, met the party at tbe pier, and eight colored porters, clad in new uniforms, seized with gloved hands the baggage of tbe party. There was no cheering as President Harrison stepped from the tug to the pier, but a few ha la were lifted as be walked to the gangway of the Pilgrim. He bowed and passed into the steamer's cabin, with a single glance at the extra bunting displayed in honor of his presence. His secretaries followed him. Secretary Rusk bringing up tne rear with a white bat set upon the back of his head. The head of the Agricultural department, however, was not to accompany the party and took a carriage to a hotel. He will remain here a few days. Secretary Proctor will go from Boston to his home in Vermont. The Pilgrim left at 6 :30 p. m. . . THE MANATEE MANNED. Senator Quay and Bis Distinguished Guests Board the Steam Yacht. Philadelphia, Aug. 6. United States Senator M. S. Quay started today from this city on an extended trip on the steam vacht Manatee. He took with him as guests J. Sloat Fassett of New York, Colonel A. L. Conger of Ohio, William C. Goodloe of Kentucky and Assistant Post-muster General Clarkson, all members of the Republican national committee. It is the intention of the party to cruise along the Atlantic coast as far north as Bar Harbor, calling at Atlantic Citv. Cape May and other points, but the program of the trip will depend entirely upon the weather. Work of Arbitration Committee. Chicauo, Aug. 6. The arbitration com mittee of three, which was expected to report tomorrow a basis ef settlement for the labor troubles in the northern Illinois coal- ields. has failed to agree. No two of the arbitrators hold harmonious opinions. A conference of the employers and wage-workers wiil be held tomorrow. The arbitrators, Messrs. Gage. Rend and Williams, are to lay the result of their labors before the conference and if a compromise does not result will ask to be discharged. 1 l.M Kn KMtak I'lral. New York, Aug. ti. Today ttie Sun forwarded to Mayor Grant a check for $10,000 for the ls'J- exposition iuud.

VOL. L. NO. 188. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 7, 1889. ESTABLISHED 1811. BOOSTING THE BOYS. Veterans of the War to Be Given the Preference in Making: Department Appointments. More to Endeavor to Collect Some of the Old Debts "Due the Government. Beports of Onr Consuls General Run of Current Jfews. Washington. Ang. 6. In response to a letter of inquiry from W. R. Cooley, chief clerk of tbe fostomce department, James N. Tyner, assistant attorney general for Postoffice department, wrote that when the civil-service commission certified three names for appointment and one of them was a discharged sailor or soldier, he must be selected for the place. It was suggested in the inquiry that if the appointing power were allowed no choice in such a case it would be useless for the commission to certify more than tbe one name of the ex unlriiar nr .ailnr Mr. Tvner Said as to this, that if the name of but one eligible were certified that person : might become incapacitated or tail to ap pear; oenvn me conveuience buu ucaiin-biiity of having three names on tbe list. This opinion of Assistant Attorney Gen eral Tyner was confirmed "by the attorney general, who, however, brought out more strongly the point that the appointing power stui had the right ot judging as to the ex-soldier's capability and personal fitness before putting him in place, though all things being equal the soldier roust be appointed. The correspondence in the case is being circulated among neaas or divisions in the various departments for their guidance m making appointments. Kail way in Bombay. Washington, Aug. 6. Upon the operations of railways in ;Bombay in the year 1887-8 Mr. B. F. Farnham, United States consul at Bombay, reports to the State department as follows; "The length of the various lines of railway nnder control of tne government ot Bombay in operation during the year 1887-8 was 4968 miles, or 2S8 miles more than the previous year. On the great India and Peninsular railway the work of doubling the iine was in progress in the Jululpur and Nagpur lines. The Victoria terminal station and administrative omces in Bombay, a triumph of architectural skiij, was completed. The subscribed capital of the Great J ndia and Peninsular, the Bombay and Baroda and Central India and Southern Mahratta railways amounted at the end of the Tear to S1S7.O37.5O0: the net earnings amounted to $9,775,000. The" percentage ot expenses to earnings was on the Great India and Peninsular, 41.89 on the Bombay and Baroda and Central India. 65.97 on the Southern Mahratta and 72.31 on the Mysore railway. Compared with the net earnings of 18Sfi those of 1887 showed an increase of . $75,000 in the case of the Great India and Peninsular railway, owing chiefly to an increase in the number of third-class passengers and larger receipts for the conveyance of railway material. On the other hand, the net earnings on the Bombay and Baroda and Central India, Ragputana and Malwa rail- "ways exhibited a. decrease of $268,900 and $ 270,000 respectively, owing principally to the failure of crops in the northern districts and tbe consequent diminution ot the traffic in wheat and other grain, cotton, seeds, etc. Tbe net earnings of five other shorter lines also showed a decrease."Beports from Foreijrn Agents. Washington, Aug. 6. In a report to the Stale department. Consul Jonas of Prague submits the results in 1-3S8 of Bohemian agriculture. He calls attention to the fact that the recent survey of the kingdom for purposes of taxation shows 4.9&4.147 hectares of productive and 227.-740 hectares of unproductive soil. A hectare is two and one-half acres. This land has been continuously cultivated since the fifth century of the Christian era, and so far from Deing exhausted in 1888. 97 par cent, of tbe whole arable land in Bohemia was under cultivation. John B. Howes, commercial agent of the United States to Reichenberg, in a report to the State department under date of April 15, calls attention to a depression of prices in the glas trade. Business has also decreased to an enormous extent. Ex ports to the United States for the quarter ended March 31 were l.S6,000 florins less than in the same quarter in lSSti. Wages of workmen have been reduced since 1887 so that they earn only from one-fifth to one-half what they did then, or from 8 to 28 cents a day. Mr. Howes says: "Of course, no man can live on 20 kreutzers (8 cents) a day, much less support a family, and the result is that there is much suffering among the glass-workers. Subscriptions have been taken up for the relief of the starving families, and in the last five weeks alone over CO) neople have been assisted and over 8000 gulden expended by the committee having the matter in charge. Cases of scurvy and 'hunger typhus' are not infrequeut and add to the prevailing misery.'' An Old Case Settled. Washington, Aug. 6. Several years ago the Court of Claims gave judgment for $96,000 in favor of Ferez Dickinson of Tennessee for cotton destroyed by General Burnside during the war." Some years after Congress provided the payment of the judgment, Colonel Woods, the attorney in the case, demanded and received from tbe Treasury department a draft for the full amount. The draft was, of course, made payable to Dickinson, but he refused to indorse it, as he was afraid Woods would retain more than he thought he was entitled to. Woods wanted $24,000, or one-fourth of the entire amount, for his services. Several attempts were made to settle tbe case but without success. Finally Secretary Fairchild recalled theoriginaldraftand issued in its stead two drafts, both payable to Dickinson, and delivered one of them, amounting to $24,000. to Woods, and the other, for $72,000, to Dickinson. The latter, however, refused to indorse the draft held by the attorney and declined to draw the money on his own. In the meantime Woods brought suit in Washington to establish his right to a lien on the judgment, but the case was dismissed for want of jurisdiction. More recently the case was again heard at the Treasury department, and today Acting Secretary Batcheiler decided to pay the entire amount of the claim to Dickinson and to leave the question of attorney's fees to be settled between the parties. The drafts-outstanding were accordingly recalled and a new one issued in favor of Dickinson. Immigration to Argentine Republic. Washington, Aug. 6. Before leaving Buenos Ayres for home, United States Minister Bayless W. Hanna wrote a short report to the State department on immigration into the Argentine Republic. He says it is setting in from all countries of Europe, and the great number of arrivals is marvelous. Tney are generally assisted by the Argentine government to tne extent at least of having Uieir passages paid from starting point to destination in the interior. The amount thus paid in March is estimated at $1,000,000, or at the rate of $12,000,UOO a year. Already this vast influx, tbe minister says, is beginning to tell on the exports of corn. Last year tbe country shipped 445.0X10 tons of corn; this year it will go above 2.otiO,HK tons. Mr. Hanna farther says: "In the vast tleetof merchant ships and great steamers coming here to trade from every European port the United States tiag is rarely seen, but it is hoped and believed that the policy of the new administration on the subject f an encouraged steam navigation between the United States and South American ports, will successfully solve this embarrassment."Sngar by tbe Diffusion Process. Washington, Aug. ft A report of experiments in the manufacture of sugar by diffusion at Magnolia Station, Lawrence, La., on the plantation of ex-Governor War-mouth, has been prepared by Guilford L. Spencer, one of the assistant chemists of the Department of Agriculture, and has been piaced in the hands of the secretary for pubiication. Mr. Spencer in his report recites numerous hindrances and difficulties, the principal ones due to defects in the German use, and offers some snggestions as to improvements in the machinery used in the diffusion process. The report says in spite, however, of the difficulties referred to, the work done at tne Magnolia plantation, and which comprised tbe manufacture of 1,655,-230 pounds of sugar, the comparison between the mill work and the diffusion process was in favor of the latter by a yield of 54.1 pounds of sugar to tbe ton of cane, the diffusion average being 222 pounds and that of the mill 167.9 pounds; moreover, the latter included several tons treated by the diffusion nrocess. but so involved with the mill work that the chemist in charge found it necessary to call and include tt all in mill work making the difference in favor of the diffusion process even more marked than these figures indicate. Ohio Pensions. Washington, Aug. 6. Special. The following pensions have been granted to Ohioans : Original invalid Isaac Anderson, deceased. John Park. Austin Scott, Bobert Delong, Benjamin Stout. Increase Henry Bradford, William Kennedy, Ferdinand Fischer, (navy) Willis Jones, James Kouther, James H. Williams, Patrick Brancan, Humphrey Taylor, William McDonough, James F. Francis, Will-lard Heed, James M. Nolan. Myron Barber, James Baylis, Thomas Kerns, Abram Russell, George T. Newton. Hiram Evans, Daniel Feeney, William S. Wilson. Reissue Emanuei P. Steed, Henry C. Beard. Original widows, etc. Salla, widow of Conrad Waga: WinnettaNewsome, former widow of William Edwards; Viola E., widow of Charles L. Holleman; Mary, widow of Isaac Anderson : minors of William Edwards ; Harriet, widow of Elliott C. Brown : Katharine Krentz, former widow of Charles Wolf. Electric-Light Flant Bids. Washington, Aug. 6. The naval appropriation bill pas sed at the last session of Congress provided for the purchase of eiectric-light plants for the navy-yards at New YorK, Norfolk, San Francisco and Washington. At the bureau of yards and docks today proposals for furnishing the plant for the Washington navy-yard were opened. There are rive of them, that of the Schuyler Electric company of Middle-town. Conn., being the lowest. $13,750. The specifications require two engines, four dynamos, 75 single and 22 double arc lights and 25,000 feet of insulated wire. Proposals for lighting the other yards will be asked when it is determined that tbe experiment at Washington is a success. No Tree Entry. Washington, Aug. 6. Secretary Windora has informed the surveyor of customs at Louisville, Ky., that there is no law under which free entry can be allowed in the case of certain decorations imported by Mr. P. X. Clark, president of the "Satellites of Mercury," and intended tor use in their fall celebration. He says that the department has heretofore decided in a number of cases that articles of this character, which are Understood to be fancy costumes' and accessories used in street processions, are not covered by the provision in the free list for "regalia specially imported for the uee. of certain societies." Gangers and Storekeepers. Washington, Aug. 6. The acting secretary of the treasury has appointed the following gangers and storekeepers. Fifth district of Kentuckv. William M. Adair, James C. Bird. Charles L. Elliott; Fifth district of Tennessee, Thomas Foster, W. H. Harris, Wesley F. Lucas, B. F. Harrison, Samuel P. Xeelv, Robert T. Oldham, C. A. Boyd, Edward "Greely, H. D. Martin and J. T. Manson; Eleventh district of Ohio, Joshua Davis, Joseph H. Hurd. Authorized to Sign Secretary Proctor's Name. Washington, Aug. 6. The following is posted on the news bulletin of the War department: While he is absent Secretary Proctor has authorized Chief Clerk Tweedaie to sign requisitions on the treasury and other papers requiring his signature. This action is taken under the act of March 4, 1874. and Mr. Tweedaie does not act as secretary of war, as was erroneously stated the last time the secretary was absent. On His Annual Trip. Washington, Aug. 6. W. M. Thompson, the chief clerk cf the office of the commissioner of railroads, left Washington tonight for Boston to make the usual annual examination of the books of the Union Pacific Railway company. Then he will proceed to San Francisco to make a similar examination of the books of the Central Pacific Railroad company. An Obio and Georgia Man Appointed. Washington, Aug, 6. Attorney General Miller today appointed Harry R. Probasco to be assistant United States attorney for the Southern district of Ohio, and James Atkins to be a special assistant attorney in the Southern district of Georgia, to assist in the prosecution of the case of the United States against ex-Marshal Wade. The Petrel All Bight. Washihgton, Aug. 6. It is understood that the board to which Secretary Tracy referred the official report upon the trial of the Petrel has found from the data furnished that the ship came up to all require ments. It is probable that the desire of the contractors to make another trial will be gratified. Bonds Accepted. Washington, Aug. 6. Today's bond offerings aggregated $03,000 as follows: Registered 4s, $75,000 at 128, $5000 at 129; coupon 4,'s. $3000 at 106' ; registered 4Ws, $10,000 at 106. $50 at 128. The secretary accepted the following: Four-aud-a-halfs coupons, $3000 at 106; 4y2a registered, $10,000 at lObjs. An Important Order. Washington, Aug. 6. At the request of the postmaster general the secretary of war has directed the quartermaster general to instruct his subordinates to pay no more government telegraph bills until the rates to be paid are furnished by tbe postmaster general. Ohio Postmasters. Washington, Aug. 6. These Ohio post masters were appointed today : Blue Ash, Hamilton county, Joe Ertil; Rowes. Ashland county. J.G.Bringold ; Syninies. Hamilton county, R. J. McFee. Attorney General Goes Home. Washington, Aug. 6. Attorney General Miller left Washington this afternoon for Indianapolis. Capital otes. John Coker of Illinois has been appoint ed a law clerk in the general land o'llice. William A. King of Colorado has been appointed a chief of division in the census bureau. The President has granted pardons in the cases of John W. Barkley and Ora Staley, each of whom was convicted of passing counterfeit com, the former in Georgia and the latter in Indiana. Secretary Tracv left Tnesdav for Brook lyn, accompanied hv his naval secretary. Lieutenant !'. 15. Mason and Mrs. Mason. At Brooklyn the secretary will be loined by his family and the party will take the Dispatcn and sail to ttar Harbor, where they will spend several weeks. BAPTIZED BY FIRE. The Awful Conflagration That Wiped Out Spokane Falls from the Face of the Earth. The Sensational Scenes in That City During: the Terrible and Devastating Conflagration. The Losses of Business Firm3 and Their Insurance. Spokane Falls, W. T., Aug. 6. The wires are pow in such condition that somewhat fuller particulars of Sunday's conflagration can be given. Tbe fire started at 6:15 p. m., in tbe roof of a lodging-bouse on Railroad avenue, the third door from Post's. A dead calm prevailed at the time and the spectators supposed that the firemen would speedily bring the flames under control. This could have been done if better precautions had been taken, but the superintendent of the water-works was out of the city and for some reason the men in charge failed to respond to the call for more pressure. The heat created a current of air and in less than haif an hour the entire block of frame shops were enveloped in flames and burning shingles and other debris filled the air, igniting several of the adjoining blocks. At the same time the opposite block to that in which the fire originated, in which stood the Pacific hotel, one of the handsomest structures in the Northwest, took fire. It was 10 o'clock, and by that time a high wind prevailed from the southwest and it was evident that the entire business portion of the city was in danger. Mayor Firth ordered that buildings be blown up with giantpbw-der to check the spread of the fire. This order was speedily put into execution and explosion added to the reign of terror. The picture was weird, grand and awful, as block after block yielded to the demon of destruction. The sky was overcast with black clouds. A strong wind sprang up from the northeast, fanning tbe flames furiously, while an upper current continued to carry the burning timbers in the opposite direction. The Grand hotel Washington block. Eagle block, Tult block, New Granite block, Cusbing building. Falls City opera-house. Hyde block, banks, and in fact every house lrom Iiailrod avenue north to tbe river, and from Lincoln street east to Washington street, with th3 exception of a few buildings in the northeast corner, were totally destroyed. Meanwhile a sudden change in the direction of the wind carried the fire southward across Railroad avenue, and destroyed the Northern Pacific passenger and freight depots and several cars. The freight depot was a splendid structure, and was hiied to the roof with valuable mer-cbandise, very little of which was saved. The terrifying shrieks of a dozen locomotives mingled with the roar of flames, the bursting of cartridges, the booming of giant powder, the hoarse shouts of men and pitiful shrieks of women and children. Looking upward a broad and mighty river of flame was seen against a jet black sky. Occasionally two opposing currents of wind meet, causing a whirlwind of tire that seemed to penetrate the clouds, performing all sorts of fantastic gyrations. In, this manner the appalling monster "beid'bga carnival until about 10 o'clock, when Howard street bridge over the river went down. A boom of logs took tire and burned for hours on the crystal surface of the river. Many times flying pillars of fire covered the river, igniting the mammoth lumber and tlouring-mills that lined its banks; but by the heroic efforts its career was checked on the south side of the stream. Looking backward, however, the beholder witnessed a scene of desolation that was fearful to contemplate. Fragments of the naked walls of what were, four hours before, magnificent structures of brick and granite, stood like grim sentinels. Over the surface of tbe burning sea all was devastation and ruin. The burned district embraces thirty blocks besides the depot. The only brick business houses left standing are the Crescent block and the American theater. The schools and churches, the college and hospital, were beyond tbe lines of the burned district and were not lost. It is impossible at this writing to estimate the loss with any degree of accuracy, but it will not fall short of $10,000,000, with an insurance of about one-fourth of that amount. Tbe banks have obtained temporary quarters and several have already opened for business. The work of clearing away the debris has already begun and rebuilding will also be commenced at once. Firemen are blowing down dangerous walls and a militia company is guarding the burned district, while mounted police patrol the entire city. The company was reinforced by a company from Walla Walla today. The city council has held a meeting and discussed a resolution prohibiting the erection of wooden buildings' in the burned district, and a mass meeting of citizens sustained it unanimously. It will be passed at the regular meeting Wednesday evening. The council has passed a resolution revoking the licenses of all hotels and other dealers in provisions who advance their prices. . Only two saloons remain, and they have been closed by order of the mayor. The council ordered the committee on fire, water and sewers to investigate the cause of the absence of its superintendent of works, as the man left in charge was incompetent.Following is a list of sufferers and amount of losses as far as could be ascertained:Arment & Palmer, loss $7000, insurance $3000; A. A. Newberry t Co., loss $500; Spokane Savings bank, loss $350; 11 u mason ttonman, loss uuu; i. vv. wentwoith, loss $25,000; Northwest and Pacific Mort-ea.re company, loss $15,000. insurance $7000; Binkley & Taylor, loss $1000; Dr. Olmstead, loss ?2000; Wetzel Uebson. loss $5000, insurance $2500; R. G. Dun & Co.. loss $000: Avery & Stout. loss $3000; Tutello & Hobbs, loss $1000; J. C. Eaton, Iobs $6000, insurance $3000; Spokane Daily Chronicle, Joss $18,000, insurance $10,000; J. N. Glover, total loss, entirely covered bv insurance; Bump & Routh, loss $7000." insurance $4000; jT E. Gandee. loss $20,000, insurance $9000; L. C. Diliman & Co.. loss $1000; Griffith. Feighan it Moore, loss $500; Mrs. Eaton, total loss, $2000; J. Hoover, individual loss $5000; George Laninian, loss $10,000, insurance $700; Blake & Hedpath. loss $500; Dr. C. H. Stone. loss $1000; Allen & Hinkle, loss $1000; Buck & Winston, loss $1000; Bonne & Lindsay, loss $30,-000, insurance $10,000; Judge Dunning, loss $300; Palmer, Wheat Co., loss $250; Frankfurt saloon, loss $20,000, insurance $S000; Hyde & Jones, loss $0000; Knox, Johnston & Co., loss $1000: Winfieid Mort-gace company, loss $100; Northwest Trib-bune, loss $',iO00, insurance $1600; Grand hotel, loss $.')0,000, insurance $18,000; Ar-lineton hotel. loss $30,000, insurance $18,000; Smith, Rosenfeld. & Co.. loss $50,000, insurance $25,000; '! urner. Foster it Turner, loss $5000, insurance $100; Houghton, Graves it Jones, loss $6000, insurance $1500; M. M. Kutler t Co., loss $5000; Frankfurt block, loss $230,000, insurance $71,000; Pacific hotel, loss $75,000, insurance not known ; Holland it McGrain, loss $22,000, insurance $7500; Strobacb Munter, loss $3800, insurance $2800; Buck-lev, Nicol it Barnes, loss $10,000, insurance $0000; Burns A Chapman, three business bouses corner Howard and First streets and four business houses on Riverside avenue, loss on the first three $10,000 and last four $:00, total insurance $5000; O. Trapshul carriace and wagon shop, loss $6000. insurance $1300; R. W. Forrest, frame building at Anacoeta and Hill streets, loss $2000; Union block, loss $10,000, total insurance 31000; George F. Gheron (newspaper), Hyde block, loss $6000, insurance $1600: Knight & Brown, loss $10,000, insurance $6000; Holly, Mason, Marks & Co., Joss $100,000. insurance $54.-500; George Lauman, loss $10,000, insurance $700; L. G. Demerl, drugs, loss $12,-500, insurance $7500; Cushing, loss $15.-000, insurance $10,000; E. T. Gillette, loss $7500, insurance $3200; Spokane Transfer company, loss $10,000 to $15,000, no insurance; A. Gansell, loss $5000, insurance $1800; Edes & Nichois, loss $25,000, insurance. $800; J. W. Went-worth, loss $11,000. saved about $2000 worth of goods; Joe G. Wheson, loss $2000, insurance $600; SI. Isebert, loas $4000, insurance $1000; Buckler &, Runy, loss $6000, insurance $4500; Wetzler &- Dobson, loss $5000, insurance $2500; Armstrong & Sedors, loss $3000, insurance $2000; McCoy & Thomas, loss $7000, insurance $3500; American Telegraph company, loss $4000, insurance $30u0; Hill & Foster, loss $.8000, insurance $4000; Brow, loss $7000, insurance $.'5400; J. B. Ford, loss $9000, no insurance; Skels & Co., loss total, insured for $2000; Goldsmith & Co.. loss $40,000, insurance $29,000; T. J. Alien, loss $6000, no insurance; James Judge, loss $4000, no insurance; Charles McXab, loss $15,000, insurance $9000; William Breck fc Son, loss $10,000, insurance not known: E. M. Swarts, loss $10,000, insurance unknown ; T. Lyddv & Son, total loss, insurance $5000; Finch & Rick, loss $3000; no insurance; Golden Gate Bottling company, loss $4000, insurance $3000; Spokane District Telephone company, lues $5000, no insurance: f. H. Hermensy, loss $4000, insurance $1000; Van Dora Bentiey. loss $15,000, ' insurance $6000; Dr. Quitturvel, loss $5000. no insurance; Beardsley, loai $60,000, insurance $30,000. Help for Eire Sufferers. St. Pacl, Aug. 6. A Helena, Mont., special to the Pioneer Press nays: Helena's first contributions to the sufferers at Spokane Fails went west today in two baggage cars, which were furnished free for the purpose by the Northern Pacific, who will also transport them free. They will reach Spokane Falls tomorrow morning, and Mayor Furth of that place says they will relieve present necessities. They contained groceries, bedding, clothing, tents, etc., to the amount of $2000. The soliciting committee here has raised $500o in cash, besides receiving donations of supplies to the amount of $1000 more. Th e funds will be devoted to the purchase of more provisions, and two more car loads will be shipped tomorrow. THEY CRY "PECCAVI!" Cincinnati Saloonists Admit They Broke the law, but Ihey Crave Fardon, Which Js Grauted. Cincinnati, O-V Aug. 6. .What has been termed tbe sajexmist rebellion was formally ended in the police court this afternoon by the granting of amnesty td the offenders on the application of their attorney. . The trial of John Warflingar was in progress. He has been one of the most defiant violators of the Owen law. When the court was ready to proceed, Mr. Thomas, his attorney, addressing the court, said : "Your honor, Mr. Warflinger is one of those men who met and openly agreed to violate the law. They were men who had money invested and thought they were justified in trying to make money, and they were in some measure excusable. But they were wrong, and beforj a week bad passed they knew they were wrong. They saw their mistake and last week another meeting was held, at whjch these men, ja the presence of their counsel, by a unanimous rising vote, ' agreed to obey the law hereafter and to do everything in its support that was possible. Xoif, your honor, having seen, the error of their way, they ask forgiveness, aud as their representative I ask the court to meet them half way by indefinitely postponing the cases now pending against them, to not be revived so long as they obey the law." Prosecutor Corcoran was glad to hear this proposition, but suggested that the suspension be for thirty days, unless there were further violations. Judge Ermston was apparently pleased with the course taken. He made a lengthy address concerning previous efforts to enforce the law, and concluded by saying: "This law is a restriction on a business out of which do good ever came. Its good effects have been seen by its enforcement, and now. the great body of the people favor it. We have shown that the law can be enforced. I am glad to see these men come forward and ask forgiveness. A week ago Sunday they had almost produced a bloody riot in this city and would have done so if it had not been for that gallant soldier. Chief Deitsch, and his efiicient and well disciplined force. The men admit conspiracy but they were mistaken and they acknowledge it. I propose to meet them half way. I adopt the prosecutor's suggestion but add that if there be no further violation there will be no further prosecution." So the trial was postponed. JS IT SLIPPERY DICK? Alleged Arrest of Kentucky's Defaulting Treasurer in Alabama Doubts Entertained of His Identity. Louisville, Aug. 6. A Courier-Journal Frankfort, Ky., special says: A telegram from Scottsburg, Ala., was received here this afternoon by Sheriff Noel as follows : "James W. Tate arrested here today. Send agent with requisition. Answer. "E. L. Blackwell, Detective." The sheriff at once sought Governor Buckner, who said if Mr. Noel would go he would appoint him the agent to bring Tate, the defanlting treasurer, to Frankfort. The sheriff having no faith in the re port that the man arrested was really Mr. Tate, declined to accept the agency. Tt was explained to the sheriff that the reward of $5000 was not only for the arrest but also tbe delivery of Tate, and if Tate was really in jail at Scottsburg, the detective could only get the reward by delivering him here to the jailer of Franklin county. Tbe Governor, however. Dot feeling an indifference about the matter, but desirous of taking tbe proper steps for the delivery of the late treasurer, wired the county judge of Jackson county as follows : "E. L. Blackwell, detective, telegraphs that James W. Tate, defaulting treasurer of Kentucky, has been arrested in Scotts-. burg. Is this true ? If so have photograph sent at once. Reply "S. B. Buckner, Governor." The answer was received late this evening as follows : 8. B. Buckner, Governor of Kentucky: "It is true a man was arrested here today by Blackwell and suits the description of James W. Tate, as shown by picture in the Detective World. Will send photograph by first mail. One of your old soldiers."John H. Norwood, County Judge." No further communication on the subject has passed, but if the man arrested is Mr. Tate, which is gravely doubted, he is safe in jail and can be identified and returned here within this week. Tomorrow Governor Buckner will write a full description of Tate and send a good photograph of him to the officers of Scottsburg, and if they believe he is Tate an agent will be appointed to bring him to Frankfort. The Outing of the Chickasaw. Chicago, Aug. 6. The Chickasaw Guards of Memphis, Tenn., and their guests, making a party numbering nearly 200, arrived in this city on a special train last night, having been delayed twelve hours on the road. After a short stay they left for Oconomowoc, Wis., where they will go into camp for three weeks. PLACING THE PLUMS. How the Public Institutions of North Dakota Are to Be Placed in Xew State. Magnificent Donations of the Public Domain for Their Support Agreed Upon. Eevenue and Taxation Discussed in Montana Convention. Bismarck, Dak., Aug. 6. The event of the day was the report of the committee on public institutions, which seems to meet with the approval of the convention. The following is the report locating permaneut-ly the state institutions: The following public institutions of the state are permanently located at the places hereinafter named, each to have the lands specifically granted to it by the United States, in the act of Congress approved February 22, 189, to be disposed of and used in such manner as the legislative assembly may prescribe: First The seat of government at the city of Bismarck, in the county of Burleigh. Second The state university and the school of mines at the city of Grand Forks, in the county of Grand Forks. Third The agricultural college at the city of Fargo, in the county of Cass. Fourth A state normal school at the city of Valley City, in the county of Barnes. The legislative assembly, in apportioning the grant of 80,000 acres of land ior normal schools made in the act of Congress referred to. shall erant to the said normal school at Valley City, as aforementioned, 50,000 ocres. and said lands are hereby appropriated to said institution for that purpose. Fifth The deaf and dumb aayluni at the city of Devil's Lake, in the county of Ramsey. Sixth A state reform school at the city of Mandan, in the county of Morton. Seventh A state normal school at the town of Mayville, in the county of Traill, and the legislative assembly, in apportioning the grant of lands made by Congress, in tbe act aforesaid, lor state normal schools, shall assign 30.000 acres to the institution hereby located at Mayville, and said lands are hereby appropriated for that purpose. Eighth A state hospital for the insane and an institution for the feeble-minded in connection therewith at the city of Jamestown, in tbe county ot btutsman and the legislative assembly shall appropriate 20,000 acres of the grant of lands made by the act of Congress aforesaid for otner educational and cnaritame institutions," to the benefit and for tbe endowment of said institution. The following named public institutions are hereby permanently located as herein after provided, each to have so much of tne remaining grantoi liU.uuu acres oi land made by the i, nited Mates tor "otner edu cational and charitable institutions, as is allotted below, viz : F irst, a soldiers' home, when located, or such otner charitable in stitutions as the legislative assembly may determine, at Lisbon, in the county of Ransom, with a grant of 40,000 acres of land; second, a blind asylum or such other institution as the legisla tive assemoiy may determine, at sucn place in the" county of Pembina as the qualified electors may determine at an --.election. he he'd as prescribed by the leg islative assembly, with a grant ot 30,000 acres ; tuird, an industrial scbool and school for manual training, or such other educational institution as the legislative assembly may provide, at the town of ElJendale, in tbe county ol Dickey, with a grant of 40,000 acres; fourth, a school of forestry, or such other institution as the legislative assembly may determine. at such place in one of the counties of Mc- Henrv, vv ard. Bottineau or Kollette as the electors of said coonties may determine hy an election tor mat purpose, to te beld as provided by the legislative assembly; fifth, a scientific school, or such other educa tional or charitable institution as tbe legislative assembly may prescribe, at the city of Wahpeton, county of Richland, with a grant ot 40,000 acres, provided that no other institution of a character similar to any one of those located by this article shall be established or maintained without a revision of this Constitution. This report was indorsed bythe majority of the committee on public institutions and in all probability will be adopted. During the afternoon much time was occupied in the discussion of the article providing for township organization, many of the delegates opposing it on the ground that counties should be permitted to adopt or reject the system by a vote of the people.The Work in Washington Territory. Olvmpia, W. T. Aug. 6. The convention has finally disposed of the section establishing a railroad commission. After a bitter fight, lasting since last Saturday, the convention today concluded by a vote of 47 to 23 to reject the section and leave it out of the Constitution. The railroads in Washington territory are now free of any special control. The committee on public buildings reported on the location of tbe state capital today. The question to be voted upon at tbe same time as the Constitution is submitted. If no city gets a majority of all the votes cast tbe question will be submitted at tbe next general election, but only the three cities getting tbe largest vote at the first election will be allowed to be candidates a second time. If again no majority is received the question will be submitted at a third general election; only two cities being candidates this time. Once located the capital can only be chanued by a two-thirds vote of the peopie. A section was added to the bill of rights granting the right to take land for use for irrigating ditches. The convention also adopted an article reported yesterday on impeachment. Delegate Cosgrove, who is commander of the Grand Army posts in this territory, has issued a proclamation to posts, urging that in view of the high rates charged by the railroads no Grand Army men attend the grand encampment at Milwaukee except delegates. Kevenue and Taxation. Helena, Mont., Aug. 6. In the convention today the article on revenue and taxation was made the special order. Section 4. relating to taxation of irrigation canals, was defeated. The question of the present county officers holding out for the full term for which elected came up for discussion and was referred to the committee on ordinance.Proposition 31. on corporations, was taken up next. Toole offered an amendment making stockholders liable for debts in corporations in proportion to the percentage of stocKthey owned. Mr. Robinson offered to amend, exonerating, stockholders on payment of par value of stock. Both were defeated. Tbe capital question is the special order for tomorrow. The Work Closed in Idaho. Boipe City, Idaho, Aug. 6. The constitutional convention closed today. The Constitution is properly signed, ready for presentation to Congress after the ratifica-' tion election in November. The members go home pledged to its support with the exception of one named Peiiey, who refused to sign because the document recognized the Almighty God. He refused to receive pay for his labor. The convention sends greeting to other constitutional conventions, saying Idaho has joined in a Constitution abolishing bigamy and polygamy and separating cnurch and state. During the session most of the members neglected their business, working here for the general public w ithout hopes of pecuniary reward. Few better or more capable assemblies have been seen. . Beport of General Land Office. Washington, Aug. 6. Tbe forthcoming annual report of Actins Commissioner Stone ot the general land office will show that during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1SS9, there were certified to railroad companies under various grants a total of 425,046 acres of land, or 404,116 less than the total certifications tif the previous fiscal year. There were pending in the general land office on June 30, 1889, railroad selections under former grants, amounting to 29,444.251 acres, which is au increase of the year of 4,014,385 acres. A Ql'KEK PENSION CASE Now Being; Investigated toy the Authorities.Belvideee, N. J., Aug. 6. Special Pension Examiner Potter has been in Hack-ettstown trying to recover $1700 which was paid by the government through fraud of a pension claimant. The revelations in the case are most startling and have caused muchjexcitement. Robert S. Millham, now dead years ago, married Elizabeth Haz-zard of Washington and the couple lived together until the war broke out. He went to tbe front and- on his return left his family and went to live with a woman nsmed'Martha Wright. Tbe couple settled down near Schooley's mountain and were subsequently married. Millham was arrested, indicted for bigamy, tried, convicted and imprisoned. On his release he returned to Martha and soon thereafter they moved to Hackettstown, where Millham made application for a pension. Ills disabilities were not proven until after his death, and then his so-called wife drew $1700 and was allowed a small sum monthly. She was married soon after Millham's death to Alexander Beany, Subsequently the rightful Mrs. Millham heard of the affair and placed her claim with the government. Her relationship with Millham was easily established, and for the second time the government paid the $1700. The government is now trying to hud tbe money paid to first claimant. now Mrs. ifeatty. but with little success. The woman says she spent it all before her marriage with tseatty. lieatty owns a fine farm, and tne government will try to make it appear that the $1iO0 went toward its purchase. HAS BUHKE PEACHED? Mysterious Departure of Sheriff JIatson No One Allowed to See the Famous Cronin Suspect. - . Chicago, Aug; 6, Martin Burke, the Cronin suspect, paced his cell in the Arm. ory until 1 o'clock this morning, when he lay down upon his board couch and slept while the hundred of nondescript prison ers were being fed and led out of their cells preparatory for trial at the police court above. When he arose he looked in a wondering sort of a way at the great number of prisoners tiling past bis cell and asked what it all meant. When told he said, "Oh yes, drunken fellows and scrappers, eh?" He did not relish the Armory fare and made a very light breakfast, lie looks pale, lie is kept in perfect seclusion and not allowed to speak to anyone except hia guard. Even his attorney is refused access to him. Mayor Cregier had a talk of three-quarters of an hour duration today. Ab solutely nothing of tbe tenor of the conversation has thus far been learned. Burke was photographed this afternoon and was subsequently talked to by State's Attorney Longnecker and Chief ot Police Hubbard. From their words and actions subsequenth- the inference was drawn that- Burke had mde some valuable ad mission. The chief would neither admit nor deny the truth of this inference. After a Man in Missouri. St. Louis, Ang. 6. -Sheriff Matson of Chi cago was in the city this morning, took breakfast at tbe Lindell, and immediately departed for Jefferson City. His visit here and his going to Jefferson City ex cited the suspicion that he came lor the purpose of making an arrest in connection with the Cronin case, but his stay was too short to ascertain definitely, Mr. Hurlbert, one of the proprietors of the Lindell, who came down on the same train with him, said, however: "He told me be bad a petition for a requisition to bring back a man in tbiB state to Chicago, and though I did not ask him whether tne arrest to be made had anything to do with the Cronin case my impression, formed ironi something tie said, is that it had, ' NO CONCESSIONS To be Made to the Veterans at Encamp ment. Chicago, Aug. 6. A citizens' committee from Milwaukee, headed by William P. McLaren, had a conference today with Chairman Blancbard of tbe Central Traffic association and Chairman Abbott of the Western States Passenger association, with a view to ascertaining just how the railroads stood on the question of a 1 cent per mile rate for the Grand Army encampment. The interview served to enlighten the citizens on certain points which they had not previously understood, but the concessions they desired were declined as inconsistent with the action already taken by the various associations. Commander Martin's Tactics. Chicago, Aug. 6. News has been received in Grand Army circles in Chicago that Department Commander Martin of Illinois, in order to prevent southern Illinois soldiers from attending the encampment at Milwaukee, has called an encampment of the Southern Illinois Veteran association to meet at Belleville during the week ef the national encampment. California Veterans irrg-ed to Attend. San Francisco, Aug. 6. Department Commander George E. Gard of Los Angeles has issued orders relative to the national encampment of the Grand Army at Milwaukee, in which be urges all comrades in the Department of California to attend the encampment. AFTER MR. WHITNEY. An Ex-Surveyor of the Port in Financial Trouble. St. Louis, Aug. 6. C. M. Whitney, who was surveyor of the port of St. Louis for two terms preceding the Cleveland administration, and who left St. Louis over a year ago, will probably be returned to the city under arrest. Mr. Whitney was administrator of the estate of the late G. M. Vietch. After leaving the office of surveyor he carried on a small real estate business for a time and then disappeared. He was said to be in bad health and would return 'shortly. For a time not even his wife knew his whereabouts. He left with her authority to make an assignment of all his property for the benefit of his creditors, and she made Seneca N. Taylor assignee. It was found that Mr. Whitney was in debt $7000 to the Vietch estate, and also in debt to another estate under his charge. Since that discovery efforts at compromise have been made by his friends without success. Yesterday John Murray, husband of one of the heirs, swore to an information, on wnicu a war rant was issued for Whitney's arrest. He will be sent for. It is said "he bas been located in New Mexico. A -Healthy Subscription. Chicago. 111., Aug. 6. Tbe initial sub scription to the Chicago world's fair fund was announced at today's session of the executive committee of citizens. The amount was $250,000, in the name of James W. Scott, representing himself and a syn dicate of his friends. Work Resumed at Martin's Ferry. Pittsbi-kg. Aug. G. A special from Mar tin's Ferry, O., says: The nailers' strike at the Laughlin nail-mills against cutting nails below the uniform weight at the present card rate ended today, the nailers winning, ork will be resumed tomorrow. POINTS IN POLITICS. Eepublicans of Washington County Meet and Nominate a Very Fine Ticket. The Athenians Open the Campaign in Good Style, With Address by General Grosvenor. Onr Friends, the Prohibitionists, Koniinate County Tickets. Marietta, O.. Aug. 6. Special. The largest and most harmonious Republican county convention in years was held in this city by the Republicans of Washington county today. There were 200 delegates at the convention in the City hall, whieh was well filled. Hon. A. L. Curtis was chairman, and a most excellent one. During the time between temporary and permanent organization. General Grosve-or, congressman from this district, and Hon. C. B. Smith of the Fourth West Virginia district, who will contest the seut of Judge Jackson in Congress, made inter-estitig speeches. , After the noon recess tbe convention pro-cceded to the nominations. There were some lively, yet friendly, contests for the offices. Yet an exceptionally strong ticket, composed in every instance of men of ability, was nominated, as follows: Representatives. Judge F. J. Cutter und Hit-bard Trotter; clerk of courts, W. G. Bartlialon; treasurer, George W. Storty: commissioner, Warren Thorniley; infirmary director, E. K. O'Neal; surveyor, William Eldridge; coroner, Dr. F. E. McKiui. . . . Washington county may be counted on for au increased iiei.ublicuu majority this fail. Republican Success in New Mexico.. Santa Fe, N. M., Aug. 6, There were candidates for delegates to the constitutional convention in all counties of New Mexico, but there was no straight Democratic ticket in the field in any of them. This course was advised by the Democratic managers on the plea of unfair apportionment in some counties. There was a mixed ticket called a people's ticket. The vote today throughout the territory was light. The convention meets September 3 at Santa Fe and will be almost solidly Republican. The election today was the first under the new modified Australian election law passed by the last Legislature. Licking County frohibltlonists. Newark, O., Aug. O.rSpecial. A county convention of Prohibitionists was held here at the '"Old Fort" today, there being a very meagre attendance. 'The following ticket was put in nomination: Representatives, G. M. Thornton and L. 11. Peters; treasurer, Edward Eggleston; auditor, C. A. Berlt: recorder, 11. L. Jones; commissioner, Heniy Hailer. Charles Rhoades presided and xi. L. Jones was secretary. An executive committee was also chosen. Resolutions were adopted indorsing the state platform and condemnatory of both parlies. Addresses were made by a number of persons. starting: the Ball. Athens, ()., Aug. 6. Special. The Athens Republicans inaugurated the local campaign here tonight by a rousing and enthusiastic meeting in the Lincoln cluo-rootns. The meeting was eloquently and impressively addressed by General Grosvenor. The Athens Asylum Glee club rendered a number of new and spirited campaign songs. . i Private Secretary Kurtz was a warmly-greeted visitor here last night. He returned to Columbus this morning. Another Cold Water Ticket. Mt. Veunon, O.. Aug. 6. Special. The Prohibitionists of Knox county have nominated the following ticket: Representative. Basil A. Disney; auditor, William A. Kirkpatrick; treasurer, William Smith; commissioner, William 1'enn; infirmary director, John A. Beers. Uefeat of Prohibition. Rome, Ga., Aug. 6. After a vigorous and exciting campaign of three weeks prohibition was defeated today in Floyd county by a majority of 600 out of a vole of 4000. ON THE OCEAN BLUE. President Harrison and His Secretaries Board the Pilgrim for Bar Harbor How the President Looked. New Yoek, Aug. 6. The special train carrying President Harrison reached Jersey City at 3:20 p. ro. The President and party occupied the private car of President Roberts of the Pennsylvania system. Cornelius N. Bliss and Charles F. C'boato, President of the Fall River lino, met them at the train and escorted them to the tug Beldivere, at the end of the Adams Express pier. The President wore a light summer suit and a black silk bat. He looked much better than when he was here in attendance upon tbe centennial celebration. Upon boarding the tug, which was done almost secretly, tbe party steamed ocean-ward without any demonstration upon the part of the few bystanders. They went as far as tbe Narrows aud then returned to the Fall River line pier. Castle William and Forts Wads worth and Hamilton fired salutes of twenty-one guns. J. N. Lovell, general agent of the Fall River line, met the party at tbe pier, and eight colored porters, clad in new uniforms, seized with gloved hands the baggage of tbe party. There was no cheering as President Harrison stepped from the tug to the pier, but a few ha la were lifted as be walked to the gangway of the Pilgrim. He bowed and passed into the steamer's cabin, with a single glance at the extra bunting displayed in honor of his presence. His secretaries followed him. Secretary Rusk bringing up tne rear with a white bat set upon the back of his head. The head of the Agricultural department, however, was not to accompany the party and took a carriage to a hotel. He will remain here a few days. Secretary Proctor will go from Boston to his home in Vermont. The Pilgrim left at 6 :30 p. m. . . THE MANATEE MANNED. Senator Quay and Bis Distinguished Guests Board the Steam Yacht. Philadelphia, Aug. 6. United States Senator M. S. Quay started today from this city on an extended trip on the steam vacht Manatee. He took with him as guests J. Sloat Fassett of New York, Colonel A. L. Conger of Ohio, William C. Goodloe of Kentucky and Assistant Post-muster General Clarkson, all members of the Republican national committee. It is the intention of the party to cruise along the Atlantic coast as far north as Bar Harbor, calling at Atlantic Citv. Cape May and other points, but the program of the trip will depend entirely upon the weather. Work of Arbitration Committee. Chicauo, Aug. 6. The arbitration com mittee of three, which was expected to report tomorrow a basis ef settlement for the labor troubles in the northern Illinois coal- ields. has failed to agree. No two of the arbitrators hold harmonious opinions. A conference of the employers and wage-workers wiil be held tomorrow. The arbitrators, Messrs. Gage. Rend and Williams, are to lay the result of their labors before the conference and if a compromise does not result will ask to be discharged. 1 l.M Kn KMtak I'lral. New York, Aug. ti. Today ttie Sun forwarded to Mayor Grant a check for $10,000 for the ls'J- exposition iuud.